New artist Victoria Griffith recently shared the stage with gospel music icon Guy Penrod, three-time Dove Award winner Ginny Owens and Christian band 33 Miles at the 2012 Crossroads Freedom Fest in Rainsville, Ala. The event, which featured a 5k and 10K race in addition to the concert, was held at the Rainsville City Park.

"I have taken part in Freedom Fest for many years," says Griffith, whose hometown is in nearby Ider, Ala. "This year I was especially excited to share the stage with Guy Penrod, Ginny Owens and 33 Miles. We had a blast - it was a great crowd and we were able to share the Gospel through our music while raising lots of money for missions."

Griffith performed songs from her upcoming CD, Wellspring in the Wilderness, set for release on October 2. While recording the independently-released 10-song CD, Griffith learned she was pregnant with her first child, followed soon after by the diagnosis of a brain tumor requiring immediate removal. Navigating this circuitous life path, Griffith has emerged successfully on the other side with a riveting testimony and a CD filled with songs that exude hope and grace, and perfectly showcase the singer's stunning, country-inflected vocals.

For more information on Victoria Griffith and Wellspring in the Wilderness, visit victoriagriffithmusic.com.

Photo caption: Victoria Griffith, right, recently performed at the 2012 Crossroads Freedom Fest in Rainsville, Ala. Guy Penrod, left, was the headlining act at the event, which was sponsored by Rainsville First Baptist Church, where Griffith is a member.

About Victoria Griffith:
Griffith, who as a child was "discovered" by her cousin's voice teacher when she tagged along to a singing lesson, is known throughout her home state of Alabama for her powerful voice. After college, she began teaching English, but kept hearing "a still, small voice" telling her not to give up on the musical talent God had given her. "It was more of a a gentle but irresistible tug at my heart," Griffith explains. "It was an undeniable sense that this was something that I needed to do." Supported by the blessing and encouragement of her husband, Griffith embarked on the adventurous journey of faith that would culminate in the release of her stunning debut CD, Wellspring in the Wilderness.

For more information on Victoria Griffith and Wellspring in the Wilderness, visit victoriagriffithmusic.com. Follow her on Facebook (facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Griffith-Music).